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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 24, 1932

Page

3

Trend Toward Russian Recognition Seen in Washington

Public opinion and foreign policy shifts prompt a liberal tilt as House Leader Rainey urges recognition or at least talks with the Soviet Union. The State Department signals openness to easing trade restrictions and dropping fears of communism, with only propaganda concerns blocking full diplomatic ties.

Washington State Department House Henry T. Rainey Soviet Union Rainey United States Moscow Department Russia Charles Evans Hughes

Largest Merchant Ship Leaves Docks for Navy Tests

The Manhattan, 30 000-ton liner built at cost around 10 000 000, sailed from Camden New Jersey for naval proving grounds off Rockland Maine. Commanded by Captain George Geisler with a crew of 593, the ship will enter trans Atlantic service between New York and Europe after tests. Captain George Fried, noted for rescues, rides aboard and will assume command when handed to owners. The vessel is 705 feet long with nine decks and cabin space for 1200 passengers and a speed above 24 knots.

Camden N. J Manhattan New York Shipbuilding Company United States Navy George Fried

Carl Johnson’s license revoked for intoxicated driving

State motor vehicle department notified local police Saturday that Carl J. Johnson of 1713 Tenth Street SE had his driver’s license revoked for one year after a conviction for driving while intoxicated.

State Motor Vehicle Department Carl J. Johnson Tenth Street SE Johnson

Great Lakes Seaway Plan Aimed At Ocean Access

The Great Lakes St Lawrence Seaway project links Duluth Minnesota to Montreal Canada with a cost near eight hundred million dollars and about twenty thousand jobs. A 48 mile New York border power zone would yield two million horsepower prompting state objections over cost sharing and federal handling. The plan triggers potential legal action as New York officials push for state voice in power terms and cost limits.

Great Lakes-St. Lawrence River United States Canada Duluth Minn Montreal Middle West Washington Ottawa New York State Franklin D. Roosevelt Hoover U. S. Supreme Court New York

Ziegfeld Funeral Privacy Follows Family Departure

The article notes privacy at the funeral of Mark Ziegfeld. Rogers arrived at the mortuary ahead of his daughter Mary and Patricia Ziegfeld. The two girls stayed inside for about an hour, and Ziegfeld’s daughter appeared calm as she left with one of Rogers’ cars.

Miss Burke Rogers Mary Patricia Ziegfeld Ziegfeld

Broadway plans memorial for Florenz Ziegfeld

Broadway mourns Florenz Ziegfeld with a planned memorial service featuring returning stars and radio tributes. A. C. Blumenthal says Broadway will honor him with a public ceremony and possible theater event while Show Boat revival continues and estate administrator Louis Levy handles arrangements.

New York Broadway Florenz Ziegfeld Ziggy A. C. Blumenthal Casino Theater Ziegfeld Walker Louis Levy Cladbourne, Stanchfield Levy Paris Zieg

Government prints and sells envelopes at loss, publishers allege

Kansas City AP report notes objections from cattle raisers bankers and publishers to government pricing of envelopes. O W Little of the Kansas Press association says 24 cents per thousand is murderous. Missouri publishers say government returns subsidize cuts in private competition.

Kansas City House Livestock Commission O. W. Little Alma Kan Kansas Press Association J. S. Hubbard Missouri Press Association National Editorial Association C. Ll. Hobart Holden Missouri

St Paul Man Hangs Self In Buffalo Jail

The body of Henry Wellman a St Paul Minnesota salesman was found Saturday night hanging in a Buffalo police cell after an arrest for public intoxication. Police said he committed death by his own action. The body was found by Pat Recktenwalt fifteen minutes after he left Wellman.

Buffalo N. Y Henry Wellman St. Paul

German flyer Sueather Groenhoff dies in sailplane crash

World sail plane record holder Sueather Groenhoff was killed when her sailplane crashed during a flight in Germany on Saturday.

Wasserkkuppe Germany Sueather Groenhoff

Co op Battle Dates Back To Roosevelt

The National Farmers Union moved to gain board of trade membership for Updike Grain assets, opening Cedar Rapids offices in 1920 and later expanding to Iowa City Carroll and Shelton after the National Grain corporation bought Updike. The Chicago board suspended the Updike company, citing sole ownership by a nonmember corporation, prompting public debate on farm marketing policy. C E Huff of the Farmers National Grain corporation is set to speak on farm marketing act while Henry Field and Hugh Butler address farm problems on KFNF and in Omaha respectively.

National Farmers Union Chicago Board of Trade Cedar Rapids Farmers National Grain Corporation Updike Grain Company of Iowa Des Moines Board of Trade National Grain Corporation Updike Company M. C. Larson National Gazette Farm Iowa City Carroll Shelton Board of E Chicago Board Shenandoah C. E. Huff Farmers National G “Corporation KFNF Huff Henry Field United States Senate Hugh Butler Omaha National Grain and Feed Growers Association

Two WWI foes plan peace flight across Atlantic

London AP reports Baron von Schleich once the Kaiser's Black Knight and Major Christopher Draper the Mad Major plan a westward trans Atlantic flight together in the near future. They say fifteen years of war separate them but they now seek a peace crusade.

London Baron von Schleich Kaiser Flying Warriors Christopher Draper Great Britain Army of the Air

Hoover silent on day law stand amid party feuds and talks

President Hoover remains noncommittal on day law positions as he plans a New Jersey speech with Mayor Hague amid Roosvelt opposition. Ely to meet Roosevelt in Albany. Lehman slated to announce candidacy. Talks with Young Baruch and House shape policy amid domestic economic and foreign concerns.

Ely Massachusetts Roosevelt Chicago Albany Herbert H. Lehman al Smith Smith Owen D. Young Bernard M. Baruch Col. E. M. House Hyde Park Young White House Hoover National Committee Midwest North

Mayor Cermak Plans Europe Trip for Recovery

Chicago mayor Anton J. Cermak arranged a European voyage to gain rest and seclusion while ill. A four-member city cabinet likely will run Chicago in his absence as physicians evaluate his condition with X-rays. Berlin and Czechoslovakia are tentatively on the itinerary amid approval of plans by Cermak and his party.

Chicago Anton J. Cermak Europe Cermak Berlin Czechoslovakia Graham Cer Jirka Vivian Cermak Antioch Uiacchy

Chevalier Denies Ties With Dietrich Amid Divorce Claims

Paris reports Maurice Chevalier pursuing divorce from Yvonne Vallee. Hollywood gossip links him to Marlene Dietrich after on set meetings and chats at lunches. Chevalier states no future marriage plans and dismisses romance rumors as unfounded.

Hollywood Calif Maurice Chevalier Paris Yvonne Valiee France Marlene Dietrich Chevalier Paramount Studios Miss Dietrich Rudolph Sieber Europe Germany Josef von Sternberg Yvonne Vallee Ee Dietrich

Bonus Recruits From West Beach Bluffs Arrive in Council Bluffs

Eight automobile loads of recruits from the bonus army arrived Saturday night and set up camp in the city park. The party included four women and seven children. An AP dispatch reports they traveled from Hollywood seeking aid and support.

Council Bluffs Hollywood

Woman finds intruder in residence with nothing stolen

Mrs. L. M. Delaney reports at 9 p.m. Saturday a man aged 42 to 45, about 185 pounds with gray hair, wearing a white shirt and gray trousers, fled south on Twelfth Street after being seen coming down stairs. No items reported missing from any apartment.

Canadian National executive Haim resigns in Vancouver

AP report states Col. H. Haim, assistant to the president of Canadian National Railways based in Vancouver, has resigned. The announcement came on Saturday.

Mt Age “Neu B. C Col. . H. Haim Canadian National Railways Vancouver

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